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[Jas0nMacIsaac]

aging forward crew? gomez and gionta are the only major players over 30. well, and cole, but he's an addition. gomez is going to be better, too. yeah, i wouldn't bet against montreal this year, i don't think. i think they have a good shot at unseating boston and beating out buffalo.

If Ruff can get Buffalo gelled quick I feel they may take the division. A strong defensive coach, with a much improved defense along with Miller could be hell for teams all season. I have a hard time seeing Montreal pass Boston. All three teams have elite goaltending so it's hard to say.

[bekim]

Can anyone provide a list of the remaining UFAs on the market?

[Devil Dan 56]

Can anyone provide a list of the remaining UFAs on the market?

http://capgeek.com/ufa_finder.php

[bekim]

http://capgeek.com/ufa_finder.php

I know we have a glut of forwards, and Parise isn't signed, so UFA talk as regards NJ is kinda pointless, but the only guys on the list that somewhat interest me are Anti Miettinen (I think he could be a good utility forward), and Vaclav Prospal, who might be available on the cheap, and a nice option for winger/centerman with some PP time. But like I said, we jammed at forward. Some dream of trading Rolston and/or Clarkson would have to occur before we signed anyone. We also have a lot of D chomping at the bit, but if we were to clear any space back there, or certain guys don't pan out in camp, Shane OBrien would be a nice option for the 5/6 pair.

[Chimaira_Devil_#9]

I know we have a glut of forwards, and Parise isn't signed, so UFA talk as regards NJ is kinda pointless, but the only guys on the list that somewhat interest me are Anti Miettinen (I think he could be a good utility forward), and Vaclav Prospal, who might be available on the cheap, and a nice option for winger/centerman with some PP time. But like I said, we jammed at forward. Some dream of trading Rolston and/or Clarkson would have to occur before we signed anyone. We also have a lot of D chomping at the bit, but if we were to clear any space back there, or certain guys don't pan out in camp, Shane OBrien would be a nice option for the 5/6 pair.

if we had some room and wre looking for a player to use who could chip in on the 4th line i would have an intrest in Stephen Bernier as a reclamation project. I think he would be a nice fit for our team.

I wonder why Jack Hillen hasn't signed anywhere yet,his numberes are respectable and as a 5th/6th guy would represent good value. Again though this really ins't an area the Devils need any additional players.

[Triumph]

I know we have a glut of forwards, and Parise isn't signed, so UFA talk as regards NJ is kinda pointless, but the only guys on the list that somewhat interest me are Anti Miettinen (I think he could be a good utility forward), and Vaclav Prospal, who might be available on the cheap, and a nice option for winger/centerman with some PP time. But like I said, we jammed at forward. Some dream of trading Rolston and/or Clarkson would have to occur before we signed anyone. We also have a lot of D chomping at the bit, but if we were to clear any space back there, or certain guys don't pan out in camp, Shane OBrien would be a nice option for the 5/6 pair.

miettinen signed in the KHL, so that's out.

ugh i can't stand shane o'brien. dumb penalties galore, plus didn't he have off-ice issues recently? i don't see a need for him, honestly.

[bekim]

miettinen signed in the KHL, so that's out.

ugh i can't stand shane o'brien. dumb penalties galore, plus didn't he have off-ice issues recently? i don't see a need for him, honestly.

fair enough.

[Bibby89]

How about Kyle Wellwood? He showed he can hold his on with San Jose duting the playoffs. Seems like he's defensively responsible in his own end.

[Devils Pride 26]

I don't think there is a need for another signing. Both at forwards and defense we are filled with players who are locks and even more who could step in.

[Bibby89]

I agree but just throwing some ideas out there while there is nothing else to talk about (coach, parise). Just trying to pass the time and keep some interest lol

[ZeroGravityFat]

wellwood and the ironbound wouldn't mix. the arena is way too close to the all you can eat rodizio.

[Jas0nMacIsaac]

I was going through line combinations and we really need another right shot on the bottom two lines. A right handed center would be much better, I had our breakout being run through the right side for the most part. We have Kovalchuk, Palmieri, and Zajac as right handed shots up front. Our 3rd line most likely will have 3 left handed shots.

[TheMazz]

Call me crazy because a lot of people are saying we are full but IMO I think we could really use depth @ RW. How about Evgeny Artukhin? I don't think he is playing for SKA anymore.

[MantaRay]

Your crazy. Elias would never let Lou do this after the world cup.

Also, we have no money for anyone, especially if Salvador comes back.

[insanity_gallops]

If Ruff can get Buffalo gelled quick I feel they may take the division. A strong defensive coach, with a much improved defense along with Miller could be hell for teams all season. I have a hard time seeing Montreal pass Boston. All three teams have elite goaltending so it's hard to say.

Probably stating the obvious in this discussion, but Montreal's blueline will be better this year, too, since Markov and Gorges will be healthy again. Although their winning percentages were about equal with and without Gorges in the lineup, he's vital to their defense. And clearly Markov should provide a boost from back there.

The fight for Northeast Division title should be highly competitive this season - with apologies to Ottawa and Toronto.

[DevilinLA]

NO to Brylin - at any $$$.
NO to anyone who's ever been a Devil at this point.
Stop the nostalgia tour bus - it doesn't work.

[Triumph]

someone who was a devil is fine, brylin is not. the devils' journalists are going nuts trying to cook up a story, but i think brylin knows he can't play in the nhl anymore.

[NJDevs4978]

someone who was a devil is fine, brylin is not. the devils' journalists are going nuts trying to cook up a story, but i think brylin knows he can't play in the nhl anymore.

Well Brylin himself said he wants to play, that doesn't mean he can. Honestly, he was finished two years ago.

Bringing back ex-Devils as a whole don't exactly seem to work out that great, of course part of the inherent problem is they usually leave when they're at or just around their peak and come back later on after they're washed up.

[caron14]

invite him to the training camp .. we never know